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Famous Dave's
BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
South San Jose, San Jose
"The famous fries are really good and oh ...feast feast feast!"(7 Tips)
"Try the rib tips they are awesome"(3 Tips)
"BBQ Buddies with Devil's Spit the best!!"(2 Tips)
"Delicious brisket, ribs and sides."(5 Tips)
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Miguel SojoSeptember 2, 2018Family feast feeds four. Delicious brisket, ribs and sides. Good selection of bbq sauces
Gerald LeeSeptember 19, 2015Generally, pretty good BBQ but the chicken and brisket has been dry from time to time. I like the different types of sauces, ribs, and corn bread.
Ask for some of the sauces that are on the menu, but not already on the table. Pineapple Rage is good, and if you dare, so is Wilbur's Revenge!
Sander A.September 16, 2013I'm not a great tip writer, but I tried Texas beef something and it was amazingly delicious! Don't miss a chance to drop by if you're around!
The Feast is full of personal choice and every single item is delicious.
Best grilled chicken wings ever! Yes it's slow and service is meh. What do you expect for high volume bbq? The ribs are tender and smoky.
Lexi LovedayApril 5, 2011If you do go for the meat make sure to drown it in 'Devil's Spit', just a tad sweet with a kick. Beans are also yum.
James VejvodaSeptember 16, 2014The ribs were decent, the Texas brisket was the star here, server was delinquent but the Mngr cleaned up her squalid efforts
Sierra HaworthJune 7, 2012If you're lucky the balloon guy will be here and you can donate to his college fund in exchange for awesome balloon art!
Chris HansonApril 17, 2011Be sure to come with an appetite - a BBQ plate comes with corn on the cob and a cornbread muffin, and ALSO a choice of two sides.
- Feast for two feeds about 3-4 people. The famous fries are really good and oh ...feast feast feast!
Nads AcvsJanuary 20, 2013They were better before! They took off the corn on the cobb, now u have to order it as a side, the brought me dr ppr instead of diet pepsi, the service was kinda meh..
Michael MartinezNovember 28, 2010Be prepared, it's shock top no blue moon. Brisket no it's tri-tip. The food is phenomenal but sometimes you want what you want!
Shikamaru NaraSeptember 17, 2014They don't communicate with the customers. They ran out of ribs and changed our order without telling us. They basically put the food down and told us they changed it. Some servers are EXTREMELY rude
Elizabeth GreenMarch 23, 2015Don't care for the burnt ends, the brisket is not what I expected, and the ribs could use a couple more hours in the smoker.
Happy Hour specials 3-7 and 9-close Mon-Fri. Food and beer specials.
Erik ErichsenSeptember 5, 2016Terrible experience with a large group. We waited an hour for any food to show up. Kitchen fail
lryOctober 16, 2010ToGo ordering sucks Rib Tips...placed my order an show up to be told they don't have it in the system and not even a free drink while I wait another 30 minutes for my order!!! EFF YOU FAMOUS DAVE!
- Be patient when at the bar, it takes forever to get served even when they are not busy. Consider the poor service as part of the Famous Daves ambience.
Manoj KMay 15, 2011Bartender here sucks. She spends more time fiddling with the DirecTV remote than serving clients.
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Serving up authentic, slow-cooked BBQ since 1994. Join us for our Famous BBQ, Legendary Burgers, Signature Sandwiches, and more!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Thu–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(408) 292-7444
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Julie - 8.0
"I had the half rack of Texas ribs. Very good flavor and generous ribs. The Thursday special loaded potato was also very good."
rory montero - 8.1
"Carolina pulled pork platter or sandwich is a must-have. Get macaroni salad on the side. Yum yum yum!!!"
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